Inspiration

The enchanting landscape and intriguing heritage of Britain has inspired kings, queens, authors, poets and artists for thousands of years, owing to its rolling hills, crystal-clear lakes, rugged coastline and beautiful ancient monuments.
Boasting 29 UNESCO World Heritage sites, hundreds of dramatic castles and some of the most stunning countryside in the world, it’s little wonder that millions of visitors fall under Britain’s spell every year.

Top 5 floral afternoon teas

What better way to celebrate the RHS’s Chelsea Flower Show, than with a bloomin’ delicious floral afternoon tea? Here’s five of our favourites:   Bluebird, Chelsea If you’re a fan of doughnuts you’ll love this…

The Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show, Chelsea, London, London, England. Additional Credit: VisitBritain / Michael Walter

History of the Chelsea Flower Show

EACH MAY THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW CAPTIVATES VISITORS WITH ITS STUNNING FLORAL DISPLAYS. WE LOOK BACK AT THE HISTORY OF THE MOST EXCITING EVENT IN THE GARDENING CALENDAR The Chelsea Flower Show, although not the…

The Britain 2019 Guide is out now!

PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE BRITAIN 2019 GUIDE FOR THE VERY BEST THE COUNTRY HAS TO OFFER THE BRITAIN 2019 GUIDE IS NOW ON SALE IN THE UK AND FEATURES: Must-visit heritage sites Off-the-beaten…

Walk back in time through Florence Nightingale’s London

Florence Nightingale Museum has launched a new walking tour celebrating the connections ‘the mother of modern nursing’ had in the city of London Follow in the footsteps of the mother of modern nursing and discover…

10 reasons why Leeds should be your next city break destination

This city in the heart of the UK may not currently be at the top of your city-break list but we’ve got 10 reasons why it should be.   World-class performing arts Leeds is the…

View over the historic Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, England. The house sits in parkland laid out by Capability Brown. Credit: VisitEngland/Rich J Jones

Capability Brown: Designing England’s Gardens

CAPABILITY BROWN was the first celebrity garden designer who left an extensive legacy as he swathed his way through more than 150 gardens of the aristocracy in the mid-18th century.

The water maze at Hever Castle in Kent

Get lost in Britain’s best mazes at stately homes

From mystical labyrinths to planted puzzles of twists, turns and dead ends in stately home gardens, Lawrence Alexander gets lost in Britain’s best mazes 

Longleat House celebrates 70th anniversary

Longleat House is celebrating 70 years since it became the first stately home to open its doors to the public on a fully commercial basis. As part of the celebrations Viscount and Viscountess Weymouth, Ceawlin…

Welcome to Coventry

Welcome to Coventry – found in the heart of England, home to rich history and ancient legends, as well as two internationally renowned universities, three cathedrals and an abundance of unique arts and culture. Whilst…

Your May/June issue

This May marks 200 years since Queen Victoria’s birth. Much has been written about her extraordinary reign, but less is known about Victoria’s unusual path to the throne: we explore the history in our latest…